*[http://www.ala.org/additup Add It Up: Libraries Make the Difference: Research and statistics to help advocates make the case for libraries at every stage of youth development and education (from ALA)

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*[http://www.ala.org/additup Add It Up: Libraries Make the Difference]: Research and statistics to help advocates make the case for libraries at every stage of youth development and education (from ALA)

*[http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/advocacyuniversity/toolkit Advocating in a Tough Economy Toolkit]: Tips and tools to help library supporters make the case for libraries in tough economic times (from ALA)

*[http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/advocacyuniversity/toolkit Advocating in a Tough Economy Toolkit]: Tips and tools to help library supporters make the case for libraries in tough economic times (from ALA)

ALA Office for Library Advocacy: The Office for Library Advocacy (OLA) supports the efforts of advocates seeking to improve libraries of all types by developing resources, a peer-to-peer advocacy network, and training for advocates at the local, state and national level

Building Digital Communities: Two good documents from IMLS to share with library directors & local officials about the importance of broadband access and libraries as key institutions that provide Internet access

Out of School Time video: 7 min. video from Hennepin County Library System that articulates the value of libraries as places for youth to experience formal & informal learning opportunities beyond school hours

Turning the Page: Free to ALA members, online learning modules to equip librarians and library supporters with the skills, confidence, and resources they need to create community partnerships, build alliances with local and regional decision makers, and ultimately increase funding

YALSA's National Guidelines and Position Papers: YALSA is your source for national guidelines, competencies, position papers, and benchmarks to aid librarians, library workers and libraries in better understanding the components of an excellent teen services program

YA Advocacy Email Discussion List This open email discussion list is for anyone who wants to discuss advocacy issues and teen library services. The list is meant to be a resource for individuals interested in advocacy related issues in library services to teens, including librarians and other library staff, trustees, educators, community advocates and more. Subscribers are encouraged to share news and information, exchange resources and best practices, explore solutions to problems and network with one another to strengthen their advocacy efforts and affect positive change.